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Lobethal Circuit
LocationLobethal, South Australia
Coordinates34°53′59″S 138°52′00″E / 34.899859°S 138.866753°E / -34.899859; 138.866753
Opened1937[1]
Closed1948
Major events1939 Australian Grand Prix
Length13.92[2] km (8.65[2] miles)
Race lap record5:40[3] (Alf Barrett, A.I. Barrett, 1939)

The Lobethal Circuit was a motor racing course centred on the South Australian town of Lobethal in the Mount Lofty Ranges, 22 miles from the state capital, Adelaide.[4] It was utilized for four race meetings from 1937 to 1948, hosting a number of major races including the 1939 Australian Grand Prix.[5][6] Today the roads of the circuit make up a part of the Tour Down Under international bicycle race.

  1. ^ Pedr Davis, The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, 1986, page 279
  2. ^ a b 1939, The Official 50-race history of the Australian Grand Prix, 1986, page 104
  3. ^ Ray Bell, Lobethal, Australia's Spa Francorchamps, www.tasman-series.com via web.archive.org Retrieved on 7 June 2014
  4. ^ John B Blanden, A History of the Australian Grand Prix 1928-1939, page 171
  5. ^ Motorcycle Results, www.lobethalgrandcarnival.com.au via web.archive.org Retrieved 7 June 2014
  6. ^ Racing Car Results, www.lobethalgrandcarnival.com.au via web.archive.org Retrieved 7 June 2014

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